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Oswego Health names new executive director of The Manor at Seneca Hill
OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has appointed Andrea Doviak as the new executive director and administrator at The Manor at Seneca Hill. Doviak is a respected leader within the Oswego Health system, bringing extensive leadership experience, clinical expertise, and dedication to quality care, the health system said in its announcement, In her new role, Doviak […]
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OSWEGO, N.Y. — Oswego Health has appointed Andrea Doviak as the new executive director and administrator at The Manor at Seneca Hill.
Doviak is a respected leader within the Oswego Health system, bringing extensive leadership experience, clinical expertise, and dedication to quality care, the health system said in its announcement,
In her new role, Doviak will assume responsibility for directly overseeing The Manor’s 120-bed skilled nursing facility, ensuring that the standard of resident care and services is met. Under her leadership, Oswego Health said it is committed to maintaining its reputation for “providing exceptional care in a compassionate, patient-centered environment.”
Doviak served as interim executive director and administrator of The Manor at Seneca Hill from August to November 2022 and from February 2025 until now. “She demonstrated extraordinary leadership and a deep commitment to The Manor’s residents and the broader Oswego Health mission during both times,” the announcement stated.
Oswego Health added Doviak to its team in April 2022 as a clinical registered nurse, and since then, she has proven herself to be “a reliable, capable, and dedicated leader,” the health system said.
Doviak holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Roberts Wesleyan College and has been a licensed RN since 1995. She earned her nursing home administrator license in 2015. Before joining Oswego Health, Doviak was the administrator and director of nursing at Morningstar Care Center in Oswego.

State finds nearly $3 million in workers’-compensation fraud in 2024
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — New York State identified $2.7 million in workers’-compensation fraud and made 14 arrests for such fraud in 2024, representing a nearly 30

Rosamond Gifford Zoo executive director to retire in late May
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ted Fox, who has served as executive director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo since 2011, will retire on May 30. Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon describes Fox’s time with the zoo as an “extraordinary career that spanned 34 years dedicated to wildlife, conservation, education and the growth of the County’s Rosamond Gifford
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Ted Fox, who has served as executive director of the Rosamond Gifford Zoo since 2011, will retire on May 30.
Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon describes Fox’s time with the zoo as an “extraordinary career that spanned 34 years dedicated to wildlife, conservation, education and the growth of the County’s Rosamond Gifford Zoo.”
Fox has worked at the Rosamond Gifford Zoo since starting as a zookeeper in 1991, per the zoo’s website. In 1999, he was promoted to collection manager for the bird department and in 2006 he was named curator. He has served as the zoo’s executive director since 2011, per the website.
A graduate of Cornell University, Fox holds a bachelor’s degree in animal science with a minor in poultry science and a concentration in natural resources.
“As Ted enters retirement, he does so with the community’s deep appreciation and gratitude for his unwavering dedication to the Rosamond Gifford Zoo.” McMahon said in a statement. “While Ted’s retirement is undoubtedly a bittersweet moment, we are forever grateful for the legacy and impact of Ted has had on our staff, visitors and the countless animals that have called the Rosamond Gifford Zoo home.”
Onondaga County will begin a nationwide search for a new zoo director in the coming weeks.

Utica University announces graduate commencement speaker
UTICA, N.Y. — Utica University alumnus Tyler Kallasy will present the address at this year’s graduate commencement ceremony on May 9 at the Adirondack Bank

SRAA reminds travelers of May 7 REAL ID deadline at Syracuse airport
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) is urging travelers to ensure they have REAL ID-compliant identification or another acceptable ID — such

DeRuyter teacher charged with grand larceny and falsifying business records
DeRUYTER, N.Y. — A DeRuyter Central School District teacher was arrested on Monday, April 14 for falsifying multiple time sheets, resulting in her being paid for hours not actually worked, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). Anna Revette, 37, of Lincklaen, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records for
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DeRUYTER, N.Y. — A DeRuyter Central School District teacher was arrested on Monday, April 14 for falsifying multiple time sheets, resulting in her being paid for hours not actually worked, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
Anna Revette, 37, of Lincklaen, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and first-degree falsifying business records for allegedly being paid more than $1,000 for time not worked.
Following arrest processing, Revette was released with appearance tickets for Town of DeRuyter Court on Wednesday, April 23.

New York manufacturing index rises but remains in negative territory in April
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey general business conditions index improved 12 points in April but remained below zero at -8.1, which indicates continued contraction in

Runway-improvement project begins at the Watertown airport
HOUNSFIELD, N.Y. — Watertown International Airport on Monday said work is beginning on a project to improve the facility’s runway 10-28. The $3.8 million project

Goodwill store set to open in Ithaca
ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced. “This strategic expansion has been a long
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ITHACA, N.Y. — Goodwill of the Finger Lakes will open its first retail location in Ithaca on April 25 at 9 a.m., following a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The 15,000-square-foot thrift store occupies the former Ollie’s Bargain Outlet location at 723 S. Meadow St., Goodwill of the Finger Lakes announced.
“This strategic expansion has been a long time coming and is our first location in Tompkins County, allowing us to reach new shoppers and better serve the region through our unique social enterprise model,” the nonprofit’s president and CEO Jennifer Lake said. “We’re thrilled to be joining a community renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, high-caliber educational offerings, and vibrant culture, and we look forward to bringing our unique thrift shopping experience to the Ithaca community as we open our doors in April.”
To prepare for the grand opening, the store is accepting donations from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Regular store and donation hours beginning April 25 will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
The store will be Goodwill of the Finger Lakes’ 13th retail location across its footprint. The organization operates a retail and donation network across more than 20 counties with 26 retail or donation locations from Rochester to Syracuse. Headquartered in Rochester, Goodwill of the Finger Lakes has more than 750 employees and impacts more than 184,000 people annually through its social-enterprise model that includes workforce development and job-creation opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.

State awards ESF funding for artificial-intelligence department
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is among eight SUNY campuses awarded state funding to develop and advance artificial-intelligence
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